Watching the 2016 Summer Olympics and the magnificent athletes from all over the world, I am reminded that a modicum of physical ability is a good asset to have if you are planning to enter the field of Public Relations. Probably the most effective sport to engage in is the game of golf. Whether you’re side-by-side in a golf cart with a client, or at the bar at the 19th … [Read more...]
The Mother Road
Last Tuesday our major daily newspaper ran a feature story about a number of women who are creating various projects to preserve the history of the part females played during the days of the iconic Route 66. Reading the piece took me back to the time I traversed the full length of the Via Madre from Chicago to LA. The journey occurred when my Florida teammate and I were … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Convention Cities
Now that the dust has settled from the two national parties’ conventions, it might be well to assess how they turned out. Since the Republican convention was held first in Cleveland, Ohio, the most outstanding “blip” was when the sitting governor, John Kasich, not only did not show up, but even refused to welcome the delegates to his state. The second faux pas was when the … [Read more...]
Adios, Typewriter
Today a marvelous machine for transcribing thoughts to words has almost disappeared. I’m speaking, of course, about the venerable typewriter. Recently I got rid of my last IBM Selectric which was one of the finest typewriters I ever used. As near as I can recall, I was about eleven years old when I received my first typewriter as a Christmas present. It was constructed in … [Read more...]
Where is Sherlock Holmes Now that We Need Him?
The intriguing mystery surrounding Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server is currently the Number 1 story re: the upcoming presidential race. To solve such a mystery, or to connect the dots, it’s necessary for us to channel our inner Sherlock. The famed fictional criminologist, who had to deduce elements that were seemingly unrelated to arrive at his conclusions, … [Read more...]
Bonaldi, Barracuda and Wimbledon
One of the most long-lasting and talented performers to appear in the Northern Nevada area is celebrating his 90th trip around the sun this July 9. His name is Burt Bonaldi and he is the comedian/singer of “The Gaylords”. Originally a duo of Bonaldi and Ronnie Gaylord, the latter having passed away far too young, they were a familiar posting on local and regional marquis in … [Read more...]
Nothing New in Politics
With the acrimonious outbursts by both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump this week, it seems the general election will be a long and ferocious contest between the two. Since both contestants have chosen to go “negative”, it reminds me of the old precept in handling political campaigns that stated, “Negative ads are good – because they work.” Proving that there is nothing new in … [Read more...]
My Favorite 49er
Recent word that Colin Kaepernick will remain with the 49ers for the coming season and will vie for his starting quarterback job reminded me of a former 49er pal of many years. His name was Don Burke, who passed away several years ago. Spending more than half his adult life in the Reno area the former standout for USC and the San Francisco 49ers never failed to make Nevada … [Read more...]